Tweeting the Awards
Follow our live updates @baftaonline on Twitter and be the first to find out the winners of the British Academy Television Craft Awards.
Robert Cawston, Website Editor
Saturday 16 May
Presenters Announced
Stephen Fry and Jason Isaacs will be among the stars joining host Alexander Armstrong to present the British Academy Television Craft Awards on Sunday 17 May.
Other presenters from the entertainment industry include, among others: Ralf Little (The Royle Family), radio presenter Edith Bowman, Jodie Whittaker (Tess of the D'Urbervilles), comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli and Looking for Eric actors Matthew McNulty and Max Beesley.
Also opening the gold envelopes on stage at the London Hilton Hotel will be: Claire Foy (Little Dorrit), Juliet Aubrey (Primeval), The IT Crowd's Chris O’Dowd, Marc Warren (Mutual Friends), Ashes to Ashes actor Philip Glenister and Jaime Winstone, star of Charlie Brooker's zombie horror Dead Set.
Jacon Isaacs - star of the Harry Potter series - will present the Director Factual award whilst QI presenter and technophile Stephen Fry will announce the coveted Writer BAFTA.
Robert Cawston, Website Editor
Friday 15 May
Television Craft Competition
To celebrate the tenth British Academy Television Craft Awards we're giving you the chance to win an official nominee gift bag from this year's TV Awards. This exclusive prize is filled with luxury products from the Academy's official Gift Providers.
To enter, simply answer the Craft-related question below (UK residents only):
Robert Cawston, Website Editor
Tuesday 12 May 2009
True Craftsmanship…
It is a tradition at BAFTA screenings that Members sit through the closing credits. Rather than a cue to leave, the credits represent the hard work and range of specialist skills that go into making a feature length film or television programme.
Stock.XCHNG photo #875252Each year the Academy’s Television Craft Awards celebrates the work of the professionals and specialists working behind the scenes in all aspects of Television production. Often unsung, the Awards are their chance to really shine, and they are recognised within the industry as both a mark of excellence and a source of inspiration.
This year is extra special as the Awards - to be held at the London Hilton Hotel - will mark the tenth anniversary of the Craft Awards as a separate ceremony.
Once again, we will be covering all the highlights on the BAFTA website. Visit us here on the night for the latest news, interviews and galleries from the ceremony.
Written by Rob Cawston, Website Editor
Saturday 4 April
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Life through a lens
What does it take to get that perfect shot? I spoke to regular BAFTA photographer Richard Kendal...
What will you be doing at the Craft Awards?
It sounds obvious but I’ll be taking photographs – from the high profile arrivals right through to the ceremony, backstage shots and the after-party.
What do you enjoy most about covering these types of events?
Being able to document the whole event from start to finish.
What are you looking forward to photographing most on the day?
I don’t tend to wait for the perfect shot. Instead I aim for a really good selection of pics that represent the day. The great shots will happen for you, sometimes when you least expect it.
Why is TV Craft different form the other Awards ceremonies?
It's not so celebrity led so you get more time to think about your shots. Also it’s a great chance for the people behind the scenes to be recognised for all their hard work.
What camera will you being using?
I’ve got two Nikon D2X cameras with a range of lenses (28-70mm, 70-200mm and 17-35mm).
What’s the key to getting a great picture?
Being in the right place at the right time – and a bag of luck!
Where will your photos end up?
Mainly in internal broadcasting media and, of course, on the BAFTA website and in future BAFTA publications.
Describe your best ever shot from previous awards and events.
At the Film Awards in 2007 Helen Mirren kissing her Actress BAFTA.
- Find out more about Richard’s work at www.richardkendal.com
Written by Rob Cawston, Website Editor
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